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Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Britain’s Biggest Christmas Extravaganza Returns for its 40th Year

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular returns for it's 40th year on Thursday 10 November 2016. This traditional show for families young and old, is one of Britain’s hottest tickets and gives visitors the chance to watch West End performers in the picturesque setting of Thursford, Norfolk.

In 1977, the Thursford Collection hosted a small carol concert to raise additional funds to support the upkeep of its steam engines, fairground rides and gondolas. During the intervening years, the small concert has developed into the largest Christmas extravaganza in Britain, which attracts around 180,000 visitors throughout the festive period.

The spectacle is a three-hour performance of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. The show has a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians who collaborate on 85 different routines. The result is a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year round favourites for every age.

Alongside the festive fun of the Christmas Spectacular Thursford also offers an unforgettable experience for children to visit Santa Claus on Santa’s Magical Journey.

On the magical journey, they can meet the friendly penguins, polar bears and Santa’s elves who offer a helping hand on the way to Santa's grotto, where he is waiting with a special gift. Watch out for the Snowman family though, they are accurate at throwing snowballs!

John Cushing, Director and Producer of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular commented, "Christmas is a wonderful time for all; and the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the perfect outing for every generation. Music has formed a huge part of the Christmas season for hundreds of years and we are no exception to that rule! Our hope is to leave you with a glow in your heart and a smile on your face from a memorable experience. The production team and I have spent countless hours pondering over this year’s performance to uphold our reputation for hosting an outstanding Christmas Spectacular."

Christmas Spectacular Ticket prices range from £30 to £40 and party rates are available for bookings of 20+ people.